What is the severity of CVE-2023-5973?

CVE-2023-5973 has a medium severity rating, impacting the display of port names in the Brocade Web Interface.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?

To fix CVE-2023-5973, users should upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version 9.2.0 or later.

What is the impact of CVE-2023-5973 on affected systems?

CVE-2023-5973 could allow an authenticated user to manipulate the user interface of the Brocade Switch by altering port displays.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-5973?

CVE-2023-5973 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 9.2.0.

Which versions of Fabric OS are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973?

Fabric OS versions from 9.0.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-5973

medium

4.3

CWE

346

5/4/2024

4/2/2025

CVE-2023-5973: Truncated port name

First published: Fri Apr 05 2024(Updated: )

Brocade Web Interface in Brocade Fabric OS v9.x and before v9.2.0 does not properly represent the portName to the user if the portName contains reserved characters. This could allow an authenticated user to alter the UI of the Brocade Switch and change ports display.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Brocade FABRIC OS (FOS)	<9.2.0
broadcom fabric operating system	>=9.0.0<9.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5973?
CVE-2023-5973 has a medium severity rating, impacting the display of port names in the Brocade Web Interface.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?
To fix CVE-2023-5973, users should upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version 9.2.0 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-5973 on affected systems?
CVE-2023-5973 could allow an authenticated user to manipulate the user interface of the Brocade Switch by altering port displays.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-5973?
CVE-2023-5973 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 9.2.0.
Which versions of Fabric OS are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973?
Fabric OS versions from 9.0.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5973?
CVE-2023-5973 has a medium severity rating, impacting the display of port names in the Brocade Web Interface.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?
To fix CVE-2023-5973, users should upgrade to Brocade Fabric OS version 9.2.0 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-5973 on affected systems?
CVE-2023-5973 could allow an authenticated user to manipulate the user interface of the Brocade Switch by altering port displays.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-5973?
CVE-2023-5973 affects users of Brocade Fabric OS versions prior to 9.2.0.
Which versions of Fabric OS are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973?
Fabric OS versions from 9.0.0 up to, but not including, 9.2.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2023-5973.